24 Hour Emergency Vet Clinic and Urgent Pet Care in
Union, New Jersey

Dr. Jennifer Kunisch Miller
Medical Director
VEG veterinary emergency hospital in Union, NJ is open 24/7 to provide the highest quality of pet first aid and pet health advice for animals of all kinds – cats, dogs, birds and exotics! We’re conveniently located just minutes from Cranford, Maplewood, Springfield, Summit and Westfield. Call us or just walk in – no appointments taken.
Come to VEG Union County veterinary clinic and expect:
- Compassionate pet emergency care
- Expert team of veterinary doctors, vet nurses, and vet assistants
- Open floor plan hospital, where you can stay by your pet’s side
- Collaboration with your family vet
- Overnight animal care for hospitalization cases
Whether your cat needs emergency surgery or your dog just seems “off” after a day at Echo Lake Park, get urgent pet care when you need it most.
Parking for VEG animal hospital is accessible via Rt. 22 E and W, with spots in the front and back. You’ll find the main entrance near the corner of the building. If you think you’ll need help getting your pet inside, just give us a call. One of our VEGgies will meet you at the door.
VEG IN UNION WILL SOON BE RELOCATING
Pet parents: VEG will be relocating from Union to Millburn/Short Hills, NJ in mid-August, 2025. Our new location will be located at 720 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills, NJ. Rest assured, you can still rely on us for the same expert level of emergency vet care within our larger, open concept hospital.
why choose veg
customer-focused veterinary emergency care
call us 24/7
Pet emergencies shouldn’t be put on hold. Call and speak with a veterinarian to get your medical questions answered.
see a vet now
No appointment needed, come in 24/7. Emergency vet care starts the moment you walk in the door.
stay together
No waiting and wondering in a lobby. Stay with your pet the entire time and get as involved as you like in their care.
stress less
At VEG, we make a scary situation less stressful. We sit on the floor with your pet, or wherever they’re most comfortable.
open now for:
Emergencies
High-quality critical care for when the unexpected happens.
point-of-care ultrasound
Non-invasive, soft-tissue imaging with same-day results.
urgent care
For injuries or illnesses that simply cannot wait.
x-rays
Performed on site to immediately diagnose fractures, stones, foreign ingestions, and more.
diagnostics + testing
Done right in our hospital for less wait time and fast results.
end-of-life care
Comfortable, compassionate, close-to-home care during the most difficult time.
surgery
A high-quality veterinarian is on site for emergency operations.
treatment + hospitalization
Care starts right away; if your pet needs to stay overnight, you can too.
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